Senior Linux Kernel Engineer for AWS Server Firmware

Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking an experienced Linux Kernel Engineer to accelerate kernel initiatives across millions of servers worldwide, focusing on patching, code development, and secure deployment within AWS server firmware.

You will lead kernel upgrades, drive security improvements, and collaborate with hardware, validation, and software services teams to ensure reliability and scalability for AI/ML workloads powering customers globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience in kernel development and patching
• Strong leadership or tech lead experience
• Familiarity with secure and scalable software deployment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware solutions for AWS servers, contributing to server designs that power millions of customer workloads.
• Lead the complete development lifecycle from conception to production deployment, ensuring robust firmware implementations.
• Architect and implement deployment strategies minimizing customer impact while upholding security and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, and software services teams to optimize functionality and performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption into the firmware stack.
• Drive security and operational excellence while balancing reliability and efficiency.
• Mentor team members and contribute to development process improvements.

Skills

Linux kernel

Device driver development

Embedded Linux

Kernel patching

C/C++

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Build systems

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking an experienced Linux Kernel Engineer to accelerate kernel initiatives across millions of servers worldwide, focusing on patching, code development, and secure deployment within AWS server firmware.

You will lead kernel upgrades, drive security improvements, and collaborate with hardware, validation, and software services teams to ensure reliability and scalability for AI/ML workloads powering customers globally.